American Dreams2002 | TV Show

A nostalgia-drenched show about 1960s life for a Philadelphia family, frequently featuring cameos by 21st-century entertainers portraying singers and other figures of the period. Daughter Meg is a regular dancer on 'American Bandstand.' This isn't a surpri (more…)A nostalgia-drenched show about 1960s life for a Philadelphia family, frequently featuring cameos by 21st-century entertainers portraying singers and other figures of the period. Daughter Meg is a regular dancer on 'American Bandstand.' This isn't a surprise, since Dick Clark was one of the executive producers. Though generally well-received, critics carped about inaccuracies. The biggest one: 'Bandstand' moved to L.A. in February 1964, less than three months into the 'Dreams' time line.

Season 3, Episode 12 For Richer, for Poorer

First Aired: January 23, 2005

Van Hunt impersonates Jimmy Ruffin on “Bandstand” in an episode in which Beth and JJ get married. Unfortunately, the love nest she has found is a bit beyond his reach. Meanwhile, Jack is offered his first bribe as a city councilman; Melanie invites Sam to spend part of the summer with her in Paris; and Patty looks on Beth's boy cousin as something of a sociological experiment. But she also thinks he's cute. Hunt sings Ruffin's “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.” Toby Lightman also performs.